Bryce Valdez Memorial Benefit Ride Set for August 24

The ride will be followed by a benefit.

Bryce Valdez.

(Aurora, Ind.) - The Bryce Valdez Memorial Benefit Ride takes place Saturday, August 24 starting at Whitelock's Tavern on W. Conwell Street in Aurora. Registration is scheduled for 11:30 a.m. with kickstands up at 1:00 p.m.

Stops include TC's Sidestreet Tavern, Wipples, The Possum, The Lounge, and ends at Clayton Batchelor Pavillion in Aurora. 

Cost is $20 for a single rider and $25 per couple. 

Following the ride, a benefit will take place from 5:00 to midnight featuring raffles, split the pot, snacks and live music from Lacey Lane Band and Noah Quinn Moses. The event is BYOB. 

Memorial shirts and hats can be pre-ordered through August 1 at Ohio Valley Screenprinting. All pre-orders will be available for pickup at registration. 

Donations can also be made at Civista Bank to the In Memory of Bryce Valdez Account. 

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